A plume of smoke rising into the air

Wildfire smoke provides clues on nuclear war, geoengineering

Aug. 8, 2019

Wildfire smoke can persist for months in the stratosphere, giving scientists an opportunity to fine-tune models of climate change, nuclear winter and geoengineering.

Flags at Colorado state capitol

Colorado economy adding new businesses more slowly, new report shows

Aug. 8, 2019

Colorado is continuing a years-long trend of adding new businesses, but at a slower rate, according to a CU Boulder report released by Secretary of State Jena Griswold.

Police line

Violence prevention, media and hate speech experts available for interviews following shootings in El Paso, Dayton

Aug. 8, 2019

CU Boulder experts are available to discuss violence prevention strategies, hate speech and media coverage of mass shootings.

Old Main Cottonwood

Trimming of ‘Old Main Cottonwood’ to cause pathway closures Aug. 12

Aug. 7, 2019

The work to remove dead limbs is part of the annual maintenance conducted on CU Boulder’s oldest and tallest tree.

Performers Olivia Dwyer, Ondine Geary and Laura Ann Samuelson (Credit: Nicholas Caputo)

CU lecturer, artist invites public to performances about grief

Aug. 7, 2019

Ondine Geary's “Radius of Transmission” project will explore grief in performances across three venues in Boulder, including a one-person appointment-only storage unit.

CU Boulder students enjoy WelcomeFest on Farrand Field.

2019 Welcomefest concert lineup announced, Zeds Dead to headline

Aug. 7, 2019

Zeds Dead will headline the 2019 Welcomefest concert taking place Saturday, Aug. 24, on the Business Field. MadeinTYO, Souly Had, Half the Animal, and local artists Low Hanging Fruit and Yoko are also slated to perform.

Brainwaves transcript: Natural disasters

Aug. 6, 2019

PAUL: Welcome to Brainwaves, a podcast about big ideas produced at the university of Colorado Boulder. Today: natural disasters like tornadoes, floods and fires. It seems like they’re happening more often. Are they? And what are we doing about it? Every year, more than 90,000 people die in natural disasters;...

Wildfire

Natural disasters: How new science will help us survive

Aug. 6, 2019

Tornadoes, floods, fires and more affect 160 million people per year worldwide. On this episode of the Brainwaves podcast, what science is doing to help people and their property survive.

Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison: Literary experts available for interviews on legacy, feminism, race

Aug. 6, 2019

CU Boulder English professors are available for media interviews on Toni Morrison’s legacy, including her influences on feminism and black literature.

Founders and employees of ShineOn

Students in Focus: ShineOn prepares for mass production of advanced bike light

Aug. 6, 2019

A year and a half after starting the company, CU Boulder startup ShineOn has grown to five employees and is preparing to launch its first product for cycling enthusiasts.

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